Soalan Kertas 2 Pecutan Akhir Fizik SPM 2010 Set 1
Soalan Kertas 2 Pecutan Akhir Fizik SPM 2010 Set 1
Soalan Kertas 2 Pecutan Akhir Fizik SPM 2010 Set 1
Section A
Question 1
1 Diagram 1 shows a vernier callipers with its jaws are closed together.
Diagram 1
(a) State the function of tail of the vernier callipers.
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[1 mark]
(b) The vernier callipers has a zero error. What is the reading of the zero error?
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[1 mark]
(c) A student using the vernier callipers to measure the internal diameter of a test tube. The
internal diameter of the test tube recorded by the student is 2.47 cm.
What is the actual reading of the diameter of the test tube?
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[1 mark]
(d) Name the type of error of zero error.
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[1 mark]
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Question 2
Diagram 2 shows a mass of 0.8 kg T‐shirt that is hung on the clothes line.
20° 20°
DIAGRAM 2
(a) What is the base unit of the force?
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[1 mark]
(b) Mark and label in Diagram 2,
(i) The tension force of the line, T, that acts on the clothes line when the T‐shirt is hung.
(ii) The weight of the T‐shirt, W.
[2 marks]
(c) Using the concept of forces in equilibrium, calculate the tension force, T.
[2 marks]
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Question 3
Diagram 3.1 shows a cross section of a Maltese cross tube used to study the characteristics of cathode
ray.
DIAGRAM 3.1
(a) What is the meaning of cathode ray?
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[1 mark]
(b) When switch S1 and switch S2 are turned on, two overlapping shadows are formed on the screen.
Explain why the shadows are formed on the screen.
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[1 mark]
(c) Calculate the velocity of cathode ray in the Maltese cross tube.
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[The charge of electron, e = 1.6 x 10 C and the mass of one electron, me= 9 x 10 kg ]
[2 marks]
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(d) Diagram 3.2 shows a pair of magnet with opposite poles is placed at the sides of the tube. One of
the shadow deflects.
DIAGRAM 3.2
(i) By using an arrow, show the direction of the shadow which deflects in Diagram 3.2.
[1 mark]
(ii) State the physics rule used to determine the direction of the shadow.
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[1 mark]
Question 4
Diagram 4.1 shows the wing mirrors of the car which helps the driver to see objects behind the car.
Diagram 4.1
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(a) State the type of mirror used.
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[1 mark]
(b) Give one reason why this type of mirror is used instead of plane mirror.
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[1 mark]
(c) In Diagram 4.2, shows an object in front of a mirror. C is the center of curvature of the mirror.
Diagram 4.2
(i) Calculate the focal length of the mirror.
[1 mark]
(ii) Complete the Diagram 4.2 by drawing one more ray from X on the object to show the
formation of image by the mirror. Draw the image formed.
[2 marks]
(iii) State two characteristics of the image formed.
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[2 marks]
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Question 5
Diagram 5.1 shows water flowing out of a hole at the side of a container.
DIAGRAM 5.1
Diagram 5.2 shows water flowing out of a hole at the side of another container.
DIAGRAM 5.2
(a) What is the meaning of pressure?
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[1 mark]
(b) Observe Diagram 5.1 and Diagram 5.2.
(i) Compare the depth of the holes from the surface of the water.
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[1 mark]
(ii) Compare the horizontal distance travelled by the jet of water.
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[1 mark]
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(iii) Relate
e the horizonttal distance in
n (b)(ii) to thee pressure of w
water at the hole.
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[1 m
mark]
(ivv) Relate the pressuree in the waterr to the depth
h of the waterr.
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[1 m
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(c) Sttate two othe
er factors that affect the p pressure in a liquid.
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(d) Exxplain why a diver finds it difficult to brreathe normaally when he iis in the deep
p sea.
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[1 m
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Question 6
Diagram 66.1 shows the
e propagation
n of water waaves in a ripple tank over aa Perspex platte in the shap
pe of
a trapeziu
um.
Diagram 66.2 shows the
e propagation
n of water waaves from the sea as they aadvance towaards the beacch.
1
Diagram 6.1 Diagram 6.2
(a) Based on Diagram 6.1 and 6.2
2:
(i) State two similarities fo
or the situatio
ons in Diagram
m 6.1 and 6.2
2.
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(ii) Name the phenomenon observed.
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[1 mark]
(ii) Explain your answer in (b)(i).
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[2 marks]
(c) The trapezium shaped Perspex plate is replaced with a convex lens shaped Perspex plate as shown
in Diagram 6.3.
Diagram 6.3
Draw the wave produced as the wave pass through the convex lens Perspex plate in Diagram 6.3.
[2 marks]
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Question 7
Diagram 7 shows the initial situation and the situation after 5 minutes when water is being boiled by an
electric heater of power 1000 W.
Diagram 7
(a) What is the meaning of temperature?
[1 mark]
(b) Based on Diagram 7;
(i) State one reason why the temperature does not increase even though heat is
supplied.
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[1 mark]
(ii) Calculate the heat energy released by the immersion heater in 5 minutes.
[2 marks]
(iii) Calculate the specific latent heat of vaporization of water in the above process.
[3 marks]
(c) The actual value of specific latent heat of vaporization of water is 2.26 x 106 J kg‐1.
(i) Explain why the value obtained in (b)(iii) is different from the actual value.
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[1 mark]
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Diagram 8
(ii) what happen to
When the air in thee electric bell is sucked outt by using vaccuum pump, w
the sound produced?
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[1 m
mark]
(iii) Give o one reason for the answer in 8 (a) (ii).
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[1 mmark]
(b) Diagram 8.2 sh hows a sound d wave form p produced by aa tuning fork displayed on the screen o of
caathode ray osscilloscope.
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Diagram 8.2
On Diagram 8.3, draw the sound wave form produced when the loudness is increased.
Diagram 8.3
[1 mark]
(c) Diagram 8.4 shows an electromagnetic wave spectrum.
Diagram 8.4
(i) Name the wave for;
P : ……………………………………………………………………
Q : ……………………………………………………………………
[2 marks]
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(ii) Choose one wave that harmful to human body.
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[1 mark]
(iii) Give one reason for the answer in 8 (c) (ii).
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[1 mark]
(iv) Choose one wave that used in telecommunications.
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[1 mark]
(v) Give one reason for the answer in 8 (c) (iv).
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[1 mark]
(vi) Choose the suitable wave that can be used in cancer treatment.
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[1 mark]
(vii) Give one reason for the answer in 8 (c) (vi).
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[1 mark]
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Section B
Question 9
Diagram 9 shows a ball placed onto smooth incline plane at point P. The ball is rolling down over the
incline plane caused by gravitational potential energy. Point Q and point R are at the middle of the
incline plane and at the ground respectively.
u = 0 m s‐1
P
Q 5 m
Incline Plane
60o
Ground R
Diagram 9
Deduce the relationship between the kinetic energy and the gravitational potential
energy of the rolling ball.
[5 marks]
(c) Explain what happens to the velocity of the ball when it reaches point R on the ground.
[3 marks]
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(d) Based on the physical principle above, you are required to design a roller skate track.
Using appropriate physics concept, explain the design of the roller skate track so that it can
be used to oscillate skate board continuously.
Your answer should include the following aspects:
(i) Shape of the track
(ii) Slope of the track
(iii) Surface of the track
(iv) Safety features
[10 marks]
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Question 10
Q
(aa) Diagram 10
0.1 and Diagraam 10.2 show
ws two identiccal electromaagnet, X and YY.
Diagram 10.1 Diagram 1
10.2
(i) What is meant by eleectromagnet??
[1 m
mark]
(b) Diagram 10.3 shows an electric bell.
hamm
mer
coil
switch
Diagram 10.3
Explain how the electric b
bell works.
[ 4 m
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(d) A man needs an adaptor to charge his handphone as shown in Diagram 10.4.
The transformer inside the adaptor is used to reduce the 240 V alternating current (a.c) to 12 V
direct current (d.c).
Diagram 10.4
Using the knowledge of a transformer and rectification, suggest and explain how to build an adaptor
which can be used to charge the handphone.
(i) The type of transformer
(ii) The ratio of number of turns in primary coil to the number of turns in secondary coil
(iii) The type of core
(iv) The electronic component that should be connected to the output of the secondary coil
(v) The material of wire used
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Section C
Question 11
Diagram 11.1 shows two convex lenses, P and Q, used in an astronomical telescope. The focal length of
P is 40 cm and for Q is 10 cm.
Diagram 11.1
(a) What is the meaning of focal length of lens?
[1 mark]
(b) By using suitable apparatus, explain how the focal length of both lenses can be estimated.
[4 marks]
(c) Diagram 11.2 shows an arrangement of lenses to construct a simple astronomical telescope
using lens P and lens Q.
Diagram 11.2 Objective lens
Eye piece
Meter Ruler
Observer
You are asked to investigate the arrangement and characteristics of the lenses used to construct the
simple astronomical telescope as shown in Diagram 11.3.
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Diagram 11.3
Explain the suitability of each characteristic of the lenses and determine the arrangement which
can produce the brightest and sharp image at normal adjustment.
[10 marks]
(d) A camera has a convex lens of focal length 5 cm is used to capture an object of 1 m in
height and 4 m from the camera.
(i) Determine the image distance from the camera
[2marks]
(ii) Calculate the height of image produced in the camera
[2marks]
(iii) State the characteristics of image formed in the camera
[1 marks]
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Question 12
Diagram 12.1 shows part of Uranium‐238 radioactive decay series.
Nucleon
Number
240
238
92 U
238
236
234
90Th
Pa 234
234
92 U
91
234
232
Diagram 12.1
230
230
90Th
228
226
Ra
226
88
224
Proton
222
87 88 89 90 91 92 93 Number
(a) What is the meaning of radioactive decay?
[1 mark]
(b) Based on Diagram 12.1;
(i) Uranium, 238 234
92 U decays to Thorium, 90Th . Write an equation to show the decaying
process.
[1 mark]
(ii) Explain the changes in the nucleus of uranium‐238 during the decaying process
[2 marks]
(iii) Determine the number of alpha particles and beta particles produced by the radioactive
decaying series shown in Diagram 12.1.
[2 marks]
234
(iv) The half life of 91 Pa is 6.7 hours and initially has a mass 32 g.
What is the mass of Pa‐234 after 33.5 hours?
[2 marks]
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(c) Diagram 12.2 shows a leakage of an underground water pipe line. Radioactive source is used to
detect the spot of the water leakage.
Diagram 12.2
Explain how a radioactive source is used to detect the spot of the water leakage from the pipe.
[2 marks]
(d) You are asked to investigate the characteristics of five radioactive sources shown in
Table 12. Explain the suitability of each characteristic of the radioactive sources and
determine the most suitable radioactive source which can be used to locate the water
leak. Give reasons for your choice. [10 marks]
Penetrating Emitted Half‐life State of
Radioactive power Radiation Separuh matter
source Kuasa Sinaran Hayat Keadaan
Sumber radioaktif Penembusan dipancarkan jirim
P Low Alpha – α 16 hours Solid
Rendah Alfa – α 16 jam Pepejal
Q Medium Beta – β 20 days Liquid
Tinggi Beta – β 20 hari Cecair
R Medium Beta – β 15 hours Liquid
Sederhana Beta – β 15 jam Cecair
S High Gamma – γ 40 minutes Solid
Tinggi Gamma – γ 40 minit Pepejal
T High Gamma – γ 10 hours Liquid
Tinggi Gamma – γ 10 jam Cecair
Table 12
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